American Chestnut

[steamshovel]

I would like to find some American Chestnut 1 1/2" X 2 1/2" X 5". I need about 20 pieces 5" long. I know its hard to find and may be expensive. Does anyone know someone or somewhere I can find Chestnut wood?
You can send a PM or on the site, either would be find by me.


Thanks, Preston

 

[edman2]

Steven Rose on the Facebook pen turning page has American Chestnut taken from an old 1922 Cabin in New York. If you can't find him I can try to get him your contact info.
Freddie

edit: Sent you an email.

 

[OLDMAN5050]

I have pen blanks that are 5" long, nothing over 7/8 square...2 bucks each worm holes and all..............

 

[steamshovel]

My wife is from South Carolina and her maiden name is Chestnut. Her family started a cemetery in the1800"s and every year they have a get together, picnic to raise money for upkeep on the cemetery and so on. They bid on the pens and it went over good. I need some Chestnut wood to make some postage stamp holder-dispensers to donate to next year's get together

The size is 1-1/2" X 2-1/2" X 5" with the grain running the 5 "way. I need enough to make about 20 holders or so.



Thanks, Preston

 

[Curly]

Here are a couple places I found with a quick search for "reclaimed chestnut lumber".

Antique Wormy Chestnut Lumber - Appalachian Woods, LLC

Hearne Hardwoods with over 140 species of domestic and exotic hardwoods in stock, is one of the largest specialty lumber yards in the world. We are a retailer of exotic wood up to 84” inches wide, figured wood, hardwood flooring and millwork se

 

[steamshovel]

Thanks for the replies. I am wanting wood without wormholes but maybe the wormhole wood would have sections that I could cut out. I have never seen wormhole wood that I can remember.

Preston

 

[wob50]

Special Reclaimed American Chestnut Lumber Wood Antique Turning 1 PC W60 | eBay i don't know if this helps or not looked like the best on eon ebay